In Absence of Prohibitory Orders, Villager's Presence at Riot Site is Natural
Conviction Cannot Rest on Arrest Alone," SC Reverses Gujarat HC
Verdict. Supreme Court Acquits Six Appellants
Use of Blunt Side of Axe and Stick During Sudden Fight Indicates Absence of Intention to Kill — Supreme Court of India delivered a vital judgment , where
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Courts Must Uphold Party Autonomy, Not Undermine It Through Technicalities – In a significant ruling for international commercial arbitration, the Supreme Court of India has held that Indian
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Justice Must Not Bow to Time - Nearly four decades after a three-year-old child was brutally raped and left unconscious in a remote village in Rajasthan, the Supreme
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Legal Framework Empowers Governing Board—Residents Cannot Interfere in Foundation’s Management - Supreme Court of India, in a landmark decision on March 17, 2025, overturned the Madras High Court's
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A Life of Complete Dependence Deserves Full and Fair Compensation - Supreme Court of India significantly enhanced the compensation awarded to Parminder Singh, a 21-year-old accident victim left
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Supreme Court of India quashed the National Green Tribunal (NGT) orders that halted Auroville Foundation’s township development, holding that the tribunal exceeded its jurisdiction by interfering with an
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Readiness and Willingness to Perform Contract Must Be Proved - Andhra Pradesh High Court dismissed the appeal filed by V. Surya Rao, who sought specific performance of a
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"Temporary Appointments Do Not Confer a Right to Regularization" – Court Upholds Government’s Policy on Special Prosecutors
Introduction
The Bombay High Court (Aurangabad Bench) has ruled that
“Presence of Eye-Witnesses, Medical Evidence, and Bomb Material Confirm Attempt to Murder” – Court Upholds Conviction Under Sections 324, 148, and 307/149 IPC
Introduction
In a judgment
A Distributor Who Adds No Value to Imported Goods Cannot Be Forced Into an Unfitting Pricing Model – Delhi High Court has ruled in favor of D Light
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"Liberty Must Not Be Denied on Mere Apprehensions" – Punjab & Haryana High Court, in Raman Kumar vs. State of Punjab, granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner, holding
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Once Magistrate Takes Cognizance Under Section 200 CrPC, FIR Under Section 156(3) CrPC Cannot Be Ordered - High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, in a significant
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"Once Bona Fide Need Is Established, The Tenant Must Vacate" – The Kerala High Court has ruled that a tenant cannot question a landlord’s bona fide requirement
Madras High Court has ruled that a money decree holder cannot claim superior rights over a property that was already transferred under a specific performance decree, as such
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Public Humiliation of Workers by Parading Them With Blackened Faces Is a Gross Violation of Human Dignity - Punjab & Haryana High Court rejected the anticipatory bail plea
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Legislative and Expert Consensus Validates Change, Rejects Claims of Arbitrariness
The Kerala High Court has upheld the mandatory adoption of the First-In-First-Out (FIFO) method for inventory valuation
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“Mere Purchase of Shares Does Not Amount to Investment When Not Intended for Profit” – In a significant judgment that reiterates the nuanced interpretation of "investment"
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Pension is a Right, Not a Charity - Supreme Court has ruled that employees appointed under a government scheme are entitled to pension benefits if they
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"Mere Registration of a Deed Does Not Prove a Valid Sale" – Calcutta High Court has ruled that a rustic village widow’s illiteracy and trust in
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In Absence of Prohibitory Orders, Villager's Presence at Riot Site is Natural
Conviction Cannot Rest on Arrest Alone," SC Reverses Gujarat HC
Verdict. Supreme Court Acquits Six Appellants
Use of Blunt Side of Axe and Stick During Sudden Fight Indicates Absence of Intention to Kill — Supreme Court of India delivered a vital judgment , where
read more
Courts Must Uphold Party Autonomy, Not Undermine It Through Technicalities – In a significant ruling for international commercial arbitration, the Supreme Court of India has held that Indian
read more
Justice Must Not Bow to Time - Nearly four decades after a three-year-old child was brutally raped and left unconscious in a remote village in Rajasthan, the Supreme
read more
Legal Framework Empowers Governing Board—Residents Cannot Interfere in Foundation’s Management - Supreme Court of India, in a landmark decision on March 17, 2025, overturned the Madras High Court's
read more
A Life of Complete Dependence Deserves Full and Fair Compensation - Supreme Court of India significantly enhanced the compensation awarded to Parminder Singh, a 21-year-old accident victim left
read more
Supreme Court of India quashed the National Green Tribunal (NGT) orders that halted Auroville Foundation’s township development, holding that the tribunal exceeded its jurisdiction by interfering with an
read more
Pension is a Right, Not a Charity - Supreme Court has ruled that employees appointed under a government scheme are entitled to pension benefits if they
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"State's Power of Eminent Domain Cannot Be Undermined by Private Settlements" – Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Delhi Agricultural Marketing Board
The
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“Judicial Proceedings Must Follow Due Process” – Supreme Court has ruled that a High Court cannot disregard binding orders passed by a competent civil court
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"Advocates' Right to Appear in Court is Subject to Procedural Rules" – The Supreme Court has ruled that an advocate's right to appear in legal proceedings must
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Technicalities Cannot Override Justice When a Student Has Invested Years in Education – In a ruling that underscores the importance of balancing legal technicalities with equitable
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An Employee’s Future Should Be Determined by Qualifications and Experience, Not by a Misreading of Rules – In a landmark ruling that reinforces the principle of fairness in service
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Courts Cannot Rewrite the Law to Protect the Accused—Judicial Overreach Is Impermissible - Supreme Court of India dismissed the plea of retired IAS officer Pradeep Nirankarnath
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Proceeds of Crime Remain Tainted—An Accused Cannot Claim Immunity Just Because the Predicate Offense Took Place Before PMLA’s Enactment - In a significant ruling the Supreme
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Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Director in Section 138 NI Act Case, Once Moratorium Is Imposed, Director Loses Control—How Can He Be Criminally Liable? -
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Crime Never Dies – Courts Cannot Allow Procedural Lapses to Let Offenders Escape Justice - In a landmark judgment Supreme Court of India ruled that a summoning order
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Where the Cheque is Delivered for Collection, That Court Has Jurisdiction – Supreme Court Upholds Territorial Jurisdiction Under Section 142(2) of the NI Act. In a significant ruling
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"A Judgment Without Execution Is a Mockery of the Justice System" - Supreme Court of India, in a significant ruling, has issued strict directions to all High Courts
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Readiness and Willingness to Perform Contract Must Be Proved - Andhra Pradesh High Court dismissed the appeal filed by V. Surya Rao, who sought specific performance of a
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"Temporary Appointments Do Not Confer a Right to Regularization" – Court Upholds Government’s Policy on Special Prosecutors
Introduction
The Bombay High Court (Aurangabad Bench) has ruled that
“Presence of Eye-Witnesses, Medical Evidence, and Bomb Material Confirm Attempt to Murder” – Court Upholds Conviction Under Sections 324, 148, and 307/149 IPC
Introduction
In a judgment
A Distributor Who Adds No Value to Imported Goods Cannot Be Forced Into an Unfitting Pricing Model – Delhi High Court has ruled in favor of D Light
read more
"Liberty Must Not Be Denied on Mere Apprehensions" – Punjab & Haryana High Court, in Raman Kumar vs. State of Punjab, granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner, holding
read more
Once Magistrate Takes Cognizance Under Section 200 CrPC, FIR Under Section 156(3) CrPC Cannot Be Ordered - High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, in a significant
read more
"Once Bona Fide Need Is Established, The Tenant Must Vacate" – The Kerala High Court has ruled that a tenant cannot question a landlord’s bona fide requirement
Madras High Court has ruled that a money decree holder cannot claim superior rights over a property that was already transferred under a specific performance decree, as such
read more
Public Humiliation of Workers by Parading Them With Blackened Faces Is a Gross Violation of Human Dignity - Punjab & Haryana High Court rejected the anticipatory bail plea
read more
Legislative and Expert Consensus Validates Change, Rejects Claims of Arbitrariness
The Kerala High Court has upheld the mandatory adoption of the First-In-First-Out (FIFO) method for inventory valuation
read more
“Mere Purchase of Shares Does Not Amount to Investment When Not Intended for Profit” – In a significant judgment that reiterates the nuanced interpretation of "investment"
read more
"Mere Registration of a Deed Does Not Prove a Valid Sale" – Calcutta High Court has ruled that a rustic village widow’s illiteracy and trust in
read more
"One Cannot Invoke Contractual Rights While Violating Fundamental Terms" - Andhra Pradesh High Court has ruled that a tenant seeking an automatic lease renewal must comply with contractual
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A Public Interest Litigation Must Be Pursued With Clean Hands, a Clean Heart, and a Clean Objective – Bombay High Court has ruled that a Public Interest Litigation
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Bar Under Section 69(2) of the Partnership Act Applies Only at the Time of Filing the Suit, Not at the Time of Transactions – Calcutta High Court has
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"Financial Dependence Must Be Genuine, Not a Choice" – The Delhi High Court has ruled that an educated and capable woman cannot seek maintenance solely by remaining unemployed,
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Public Discourse Based on Official Documents Cannot Be Criminalized –
Karnataka High Court has ruled that a journalist cannot be prosecuted for analyzing government budget allocations and questioning
Prolonged Pre-Trial Detention Without Recovery of Contraband Violates Article 21 of the Constitution - Kerala High Court granted bail to Kiran T., the third accused in Crime No.
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A Conviction Must Be Based on Evidence, Not Assumptions – Madras High Court has ruled that a driver cannot be convicted for rash and negligent driving merely because
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Judicial Efficiency Demands That Bail Appeals Be Adjudicated in a Structured Manner – In a significant ruling on the scope of bail appeals under the Scheduled Castes and
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The Civil Procedure Code (CPC) of 1908 is a comprehensive statute that governs the procedure to be followed in civil courts in India. It aims to consolidate
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Access to justice is a fundamental human right, yet for many, especially those from marginalized communities, this right remains elusive. Recognizing this, the National Legal Services Authority
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The Specific Relief Act, 1963 is one of the foundational statutes in Indian civil law that provides a unique set of remedies where mere monetary compensation for
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The Indian legal system, with its roots in colonial jurisprudence, has evolved over centuries to form a robust and intricate system of justice. One of the cornerstones
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The Juvenile Justice system in India has evolved significantly over the years, reflecting the changing societal values and international commitments towards the rights of children. The Juvenile
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Cross-examination is a critical component of the adversarial legal system, particularly in India, where it serves as a powerful tool for truth discovery. The process allows the
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